Public Education
Report: Test scores still lagging post-pandemic(The Center Square) â New research suggests reading and math test scores still lag prepandemic levels as schools grapple with ongoing learning loss, an unconstitutional funding model and growing discontent… Read More
Public Education
âYou donât care about disadvantaged childrenâ: the Biden administration is bullying school districts into complying with radical policies, says parent advocateThe Biden administration is being accused of bullying school districts into submission â even if it requires taking meals from disadvantaged students. In Missouri, the stateâs largest school district, Springfield… Read More
Opinion
Washington Post story on own education poll ignores important takeaways on transgender policies from surveyA Washington Post story reporting on its own survey of voters about education issues in Virginia ignores important takeaways of the surveyâs findings, especially on transgender issues. On the biggest… Read More
Public Education
School districts with DEI officers see worse black, hispanic learning loss and secretive transgender policies(The Daily Signal) â Administrators focused on diversity, equity and inclusion have ballooned in public school districts across the country, but their presence doesnât translate to educational improvement for black… Read More
Public Education
2023 is âYear of Education Freedomâ as parents move âfrom dissatisfaction to oppositionâ of progressive policies in schools, says Heritage reportThe Heritage Foundation has released a new report calling 2023 the âYear of Education Freedom,â citing three ways education reforms are being pushed by parents at the state level. âThe… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin announces new education initiative after pandemic learning loss(The Center Square) â Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced his ALL IN VA plan, intended to help Virginia students recover from COVID-19 learning loss and return to higher academic standards, on the… Read More
Public Education
Support for school choice shot up following COVID-19 pandemic, poll reveals(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Voter support for school choice programs jumped 7% since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday RealClear Opinion Research poll. At least 71% of… Read More
Culture
States with less restrictive COVID policies outperformed those with more restrictions, study shows(The Center Square) â A new study is shedding light on the outcomes of states that placed restrictions on residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paragon Health Institute… Read More
Public Education
Most colleges of education stick to traditional teacher training despite pandemic-spurred innovation(reimaginEd) â When Amy Marotz wanted to start a private homeschool collaborative for children with sensory issues, she didnât rely on a traditional college of education for training, even though… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Americans have lost confidence in public education, fueling school choice growth during the pandemic, according to reportA startling 5 in 10 parents profess a loss of confidence in the public school classroom, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That statistic comes in… Read More